General Lights Discussion

[85turbo]

Hi all.

last weekend, i fitted a set of LED park globes to the golf.
got them on ebay, from my usual LED supplier (warden_jp2002)

these are super bright, and very white. they will be a great match for those running HID headlight systems.
unlike most LED's these are non directional, as they have 17 (yes 17!) SMD type chips on each globe.

there are 16 that face around the sides of the "globe" and one that faces forward.
they didn't trigger the "bulb out" warning, as they draw enough current that they play well with the cars sensors.

they are not exactly cheap, at about $35 delivered for the pair, but the results are amazing.

here's a pic of one of the led's installed.....



and a short video of them in operation.
note that they do the flashy start up routine (the cold start test)
the cold start test can be disabled via VCDS if you don't like it.

Clip


Jason.

[stephen8512]

no error lights on the dash?

[85turbo]

nope, none.

as i stated in the first post, they draw enough current that they don't trigger the "bulb out" warning.

happy days.

Jason.

[CatonaPC©]

What's the flashing at the start all about? Also, they seem quite bright. If they're that bright as shown on the clip they might not be legal.

[85turbo]

the flashing is the cold start test that the car does to make sure that the globes are working.
with normal incandescent globes, the test current is small enough that they don't light up.
leds, needing less power will flash on and off a few times during the test.

as i said, it can be disabled using VCDS if you don't like it.

they are indeed much brighter than the original globes, but pail into insignificance next to the actual H7 halogen globes once they come on,
so no problems with legality there.

Jason.

[Chuck]

ive got new parkers ready to go into my POLO but can't work out how to remove existing globe from the bayonet

any ideas? should i just use a bit more muscle?

[85turbo]

yep, i was afraid that i was going to brake something trying to get them out.
in the end, i used a pair of curved needle nose pliers to get them out.

the pliers also made it easier to get at the globes too.

PS, what sort of globes did you buy ?
if they are LED's most of them will cause the bulb out warning.


Jason.

[maca]

Heyy good on ya mate, I remember you having issues trying to get them out

Thinking about getting these for when my new Xenon-look lights arrive.. Or just get some upped wattsge bulbs instead..

[85turbo]

yeah, Maca it was a pain to get them out.

if i were you, i would get a set of these LED's, as any halogen (incandescent) globe will look very yellow next to HID lighting.

i plan on changing to HID later (once i get a set of projector lights).
i have Narva Blue Power H7's fitted now, and they are heaps whiter than the stock globes.
the old stock parkers were very yellow. now i have the led parkers installed, the Narva's now look yellow in comparison.

so i guess i know what my Xmas bonus is going on..... (HID)

Jason.

[bazzle]

I have these from (Warden) Ebay the same.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2pcs-501-W5W-17-SMD-LED-Xenon-White-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs_W0QQitemZ200369031397QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea6ecc8e5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

My left one didnt give a bulb out but right one does. Swapped over, same deal on right side. They came with an 100ohm resistor in a small ins box with 2 leads so I put in parallel with right one, left one gave a fault.. grr, put same across left.. All good now
Small box just slipped into rear of light housing.

Nicer light than the orig, not as hot as the incandescants either (I think that is why the holders are hard to remove as they get heat hardened)
Prob a bit whiter than the oem HIDs.

Bazzle

[85turbo]

yep, bazzle. those are the same ones i bought. same seller too.

i have not installed the resistors (yet) as so far they have not been a problem.
if i do have any issues, i will connect them though.

Jason.

[M4RK0]

Heyy good on ya mate, I remember you having issues trying to get them out

Thinking about getting these for when my new Xenon-look lights arrive.. Or just get some upped wattsge bulbs instead..

Mate, I have about 3 pairs of them that I'll not use now with the dynabeams and the Celis light

Do you want them, Im happy to send them to you if so, PM your address,

Cheers!!

[M4RK0]

yep, bazzle. those are the same ones i bought. same seller too.

i have not installed the resistors (yet) as so far they have not been a problem.
if i do have any issues, i will connect them though.

Jason.

Jason good on you!!! they look cool, do you have a pic in the dark?

Cheers!

[85turbo]

ill go get a few pics tonight....

how much were your dynabeams ?
i really want a set of those....
where did you get them from, and are they the correct beam pattern for RHD cars ?

Jason.

[GTI_racer]

They look good.
Would be interested to see what they look like with the headlights and hi-beams on. Might be tempted to get some myself
Perhaps 3 static images

Just the LED Parkers
Headlights
Hi-Beams